Block & Estate Management

As a landlord you may only have two units in your block or estate, but legal and lease obligations need to met. Effective management of blocks and estates takes time and requires sufficient training, experience, and knowledge of handling complex situations.

Our comprehensive block and estate management service is available in Wells, Glastonbury, Shepton Mallet and surrounding areas. We can remove the worry of block and estate management.

Key aspects of our block and estate management service include:

Budgeting

  • Creating and monitoring budgets for maintenance, repairs, and other block or estate related expenses.

Service Charge Collection

  • Collecting service charges from leaseholders to cover maintenance, repairs, and management costs.

Accounting

  • Maintaining financial records, reconciling bank accounts, and ensuring financial transparency.

Regular Inspections

  • Conducting regular inspections of the building and communal areas to identify any issues.

Addressing Maintenance Needs

  • Promptly addressing maintenance and repair issues.

Managing Contractors

  • Ensuring contractors used to conduct maintenance and repairs are competent and fully insured.

Health and Safety

  • Ensuring the building and communal areas comply with all relevant health and safety regulations. 

Insurance

  • Managing directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance and property owners’ insurance and assisting with any insurance claims. 

Lease Terms

  • Enforcing the terms of lease agreements and addressing any leaseholder breaches. 

Companies House

  • Completing Companies House confirmation statements and ensuring accounts are timely submitted to Companies House.

Leaseholder Liaison

  • Maintaining effective communication with leaseholders and occupiers.

Mediation

  • Mediation and dispute resolution between leaseholders and residents. 

Occupational Safety and Health

  • Ensuring a safe working environment for any staff and contractors. 

Fire Safety

  • Ensuring fire safety measures are in place and regularly maintained. 

Community

  • Fostering a positive community environment within the block or estate.